Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)